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• Firefox update 18 gets an update, but no security problems this time

  Jan 20, 2013 -  Firefox's version 18 gets an update to 18.0.1. The new point release mops up three (continue reading...)

• Java hacker boasts of finding two more unpatched holes

  Jan 20, 2013 -  Serial Java fault-finder Adam Gowdiak has embarrassed Oracle yet again. The Polish researcher is publicly (continue reading...)

• Indian two-factor authentication fraudsters busted by Delhi cops

  Jan 19, 2013 -  Two more alleged cybercrooks are cooling their heels in custody this weekend. The modern-day bank (continue reading...)

• 2012: #yearinreview, Part 3

  Jan 19, 2013 -  Part 3 of our 2012: #yearinreview — October to December.October 3, 2012It won't be long (continue reading...)

• The Forrester Wave + Software Updater

  Jan 19, 2013 -  Our Corporate Security Business team has been making a lot of smart decisions lately (or (continue reading...)

• Fix it: Internet Explorer 8 Vulnerability

  Jan 19, 2013 -  As mentioned in our previous post, there's an Internet Explorer (zero-day) remote code execution vulnerability (continue reading...)

• Obit: Aaron Swartz

  Jan 19, 2013 -  Unfortunately, I didn't know much about Aaron Swartz until after his death.Of the things that (continue reading...)

• Cool Exploit Kit is Related to Blackhole

  Jan 19, 2013 -  Two months ago, Karmina and Timo wrote about clear similarities between the Cool and Blackhole (continue reading...)

• F-Secure Antivirus Research Weblog 2013-01-19 10:53:46

  Jan 19, 2013 -  Microsoft is releasing an out of cycle security update for users of Internet Explorer 6-8.According (continue reading...)

• On the Topic of AV Being Useless

  Jan 19, 2013 -  I have lately been following and participating in discussions as to whether or not antivirus (continue reading...)

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• How to Set (and Keep) Your Web Security Goals for 2013

  Jan 10, 2013 - Can you believe it’s time again for those New Year’s resolutions? It’s always great to start the New Year with a fresh set of to-do items that you’re finally going to get around to doing. The problem, however, is that ... The post How to Set (and Keep) Your Web Security Goals for 2013 appeared first on Acunetix.

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• WordPress Pingback Vulnerability

  Dec 17, 2012 -  Recently somebody posted on Reddit about a WordPress scanner that is taking advantage of a new WordPress vulnerability. The vulnerability is abusing the Pingback system, which is a well-known feature (continue reading...)

• Finding Web Flaws is not Point and Click

  Dec 07, 2012 -  Successful web security testing is not as simple as point and click. Unfortunately, many people treat it as such. The thought process goes something like this: 1.    Load web vulnerability (continue reading...)

• The Email that Hacks You

  Nov 27, 2012 -  Update: Seems to be working on TP-Link Routers as well (tested on TL-WR841N). Update2: Arcor EasyBox A600 also seems vulnerable. Opening a legitimate looking email on an iPhone, iPad or Mac while (continue reading...)

• Do You Scan with Network Security Controls Enabled or Disabled?

  Jun 21, 2012 -  As application security professionals, we want to get as much as possible out of our security assessments. We’re not only expected to but we’re proud of our work and want (continue reading...)

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